PM Modi Congratulates Gyaneshwari Yadav on CWG 2026 Silver Medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav after she secured the silver medal in the women's 53kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.

Congratulations to Gyaneshwari Yadav on winning the Silver Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. This success is even more noteworthy because she has achieved a personal best in this competition. May her success motivate the youth of India. Wishing her… pic.twitter.com/tKF5Ub4LHQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 27, 2026

In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister praised the young weightlifter for delivering a personal-best performance on one of the biggest sporting stages.
"Congratulations to Gyaneshwari Yadav on winning the Silver Medal in Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.

This success is even more noteworthy because she has achieved a personal best in this competition. May her success motivate the youth of India. Wishing her continued success in the journey ahead."

Gyaneshwari Yadav produced an outstanding display in Glasgow, registering a personal-best total lift of 199kg to finish second in the women's 53kg category and add another medal to India's impressive weightlifting campaign.

The 23-year-old from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, has emerged as one of India's brightest weightlifting talents, with her latest achievement further strengthening the country's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games.

Prime Minister Modi's congratulatory message reflects the nation's appreciation for Yadav's dedication and remarkable progress, while highlighting her achievement as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across India.